Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
141
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 31 | 34 | 33 | 24 | 122 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 36 | 30 | 42 | 33 | 141 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards took care of the Raptors 141-122. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Raptors' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.